Introduction
There is an undeniable urgency to act on climate change and to effectively respond to the unprecedented ‘triple crisis’ of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. This requires a quantum leap in the way we observe, understand and predict the dynamic evolution of the Earth system and its complex interactions with human activities and ecosystems. Digital Twins have recently emerged as potential solutions to address these needs.
The European Commission (DG CONNECT) launched “Destination Earth” (DestinE) as a flagship initiative of the European Commission to develop a highly accurate digital model of the Earth (a digital twin of the Earth) to monitor and simulate natural phenomena, hazards and the related human activities. In addition, several other Digital Twin initiatives have been launched at international, European and national levels.
The ESA Digital Twin Earth (ESA DTE) programme aims at contributing to this process, with a major focus on ensuring that the latest EO satellite capabilities may play a major role in the design and implementation of future operational Digital Twin ecosystems including the future evolution of DestinE and other operational DT initiatives in Member States (MSs).
This event is a networking opportunity and an invitation to scientists, research institutions, policymakers, innovators, industry, ESA DTE activities, European and national DT initiatives and projects to share their experience and contribute to shape the future evolution of the use of EO in the context of Digital Twins in Europe.
Objectives
The overall objectives for this workshop are to:
- Present the latest ESA Digital Twin projects and activities.
- Share the latest research and scientific results in EO, AI, modelling and technology contributing to advance Digital Twin capabilities.
- Identify common priorities, standards and interoperability aspects across Digital Twin activities.
- Foster community building and trigger collaborative research across projects and initiatives.
- Assessing challenges and opportunity in the use of EO data for Digital Twins.
- Contribute to defining a community Science and R&D agenda to advance in the effective use of EO data in Digital Twins.
Preliminary Programme
Please find below a Draft of the Agenda. The final Agenda will be published by the end of January.
| Day 1: Monday 3rd February | |||
| 14:00 Introduction: Opening words 14:10 | |||
| 14:10 Session 1.0: Plenary: High-level status overview 15:30 DestinE:
ESA DTE Framework ESA DTCs Overview | |||
| 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break | |||
15:45 Session 1.1: ESA DTCs Lead Development Actions 17:30 Presentations: 7 x (12 min Presentation + 3 min Q&A) | |||
| 17:30 - 19:00 Icebreaker and Posters | |||
| Day 2: Tuesday 4th February | |
09:30 Session 2.1:ESA DTCs Early Development Actions 11:00 Presentations: 6 x (12 min Presentation + 3 min Q&A) | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break | |
11:30 Session 2.2: DT initiatives and projects 13:30 Presentations: 6 x (12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A) | |
| 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch | |
14:30 Session 2.4: DT initiatives, science and technology (part 1) 16:00 Presentations: 6 x (12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A) | |
| 16:00 - 16:15 Coffee break | |
16:15 Session 2.5: DT initiatives, science and technology (part 2) 17:30 Presentations: 5 x (12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A) | |
| 17:30 - 19:00 Icebreaker and Posters | |
| Day 3: Wednesday 5th February | |
09:00 DestinE platform offering for service providers and onboarding procedure (30mins) 10:30 DTE Framework (10mins) DESP Use Cases Discussion: DTC integration requirements, services, interfaces | |
| 10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break | |
10:30 Final Wrap-up 11:00 | |
11:00 Open meeting Ends | |
| Closed Meeting for DTC Teams | |
11:00 (1a) DTC Progress meetings/discussions 13:30 (1b) Identifying common DTC elements and synergies | |
| 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch | |
14:30 DTC Round Table Discussion 15:30 | |
15:30 (2a) DTC Progress meetings/discussions 17:30 (2b) Identifying common DTC elements and synergies
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Themes
- ESA DTCs activities and DestinE status.
- International, European and national Digital Twin development activities.
- Predictability science, EO, AI and hybrid-methods methods for the Earth system.
- Advances in science, R&D and innovative methods for Digital Twins development.
- Engagement with users and stakeholders and presentation of use cases.
Participation
“ESA Digital Earth Components: Open Science
Meeting is in-person only. The meeting will begin at midday on Monday 3rd
February.
Registration
Registration is open.
Bus Schedule
| 3 February | Timetable |
| Morning | |
| Departure from Piazza Marconi (Frascati) to ESRIN | H (TBC) |
| Evening | |
| Departure from ESRIN to Piazza Marconi (Frascati) | H (TBC) |
| 4 February | |
| Morning | |
| Departure from Piazza Marconi (Frascati) to ESRIN | H (TBC) |
| Evening | |
| Departure from ESA ESRIN to Piazza Marconi (Frascati) | H (TBC) |
| 5 February | |
| Morning only | |
| Departure from Piazza Marconi (Frascati) to ESRIN | H (TBC) |
Deadlines
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Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is closed.
Note: Abstract length should be at least 150 words and maximum 250 words (one A4 page, single space normally contains 400-500 words).
Information about the co-authors (name, last name, affiliation, contact Email) and the presenter is required.
Venue
ESA-ESRIN
Largo Galileo Galilei, 1
00044 Frascati (RM),
Italy
COURTESY TRANSPORT:
During the Workshop, a free shuttle bus service will be offered from Frascati to ESA-ESRIN and from ESA-ESRIN to Frascati centre.
The pick-up and drop-off point will be at Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
The timetable will be communicated closer to the event.
ACCOMODATION:
Please find below a list of suggested hotels in the centre of Frascati. Rooms can be booked upon availability by contacting the hotels directly:
| Hotel Name | Contact email | Phone number | Walking distance from Frascati P.zza Marconi |
| Hotel Bellavista Frascati | +39 06 5416304 | 2 minutes | |
| Hotel Cacciani | hotel@cacciani.it | +39 06 942 03 78 | 3 minutes |
| Hotel Flora | +39 06 9416110 | 4 minutes | |
| Hotel Colonna | +39 06 9401 8088 | 4 minutes | |
| Hotel Villa Mercede | +39 06 9929 1979 | 15 minutes (we suggest to request the shuttle service at the Hotel Reception or to book a taxi) | |
| Grand Hotel Villa Tuscolana | +39 06 942 900 | 23 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi) | |
| Park Hotel Villa Grazioli | +39 06 945400 | 26 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi) | |
| Domus Park Hotel | +39 06 200 0100 | 29 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi) |